Active Hastings Youth Development Officer
Active Hastings Youth Development Officer
Location: Muriel Matters House, Hastings (hybrid working available)
Salary: £27,254-£31,022 (Grade 8, SCP 9-17)
Contract: Indefinite, full-time (37 hours per week)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Active Hastings team and drive positive change by helping more children and young people across the borough take part in sport and physical activity.
Active Hastings is a partnership between Hastings Borough Council and East Sussex County Council. Together, we aim to increase physical activity levels and reduce health inequalities, with a particular focus on those who are currently the least active in our community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to develop our children and young people programme. In this role, you will:
- Work with local strategic partners and activity providers to promote and expand opportunities for young people to get active.
- Identify gaps in the current offer and develop new sport, physical activity, and active play sessions.
- Support and coordinate our network of local coaches and instructors to ensure high-quality, inclusive activities, which reach and engage the young people who will benefit most.
- Act as a strategic link between partners, ensuring resources and funding are targeted where they will make the biggest impact.
- Break down barriers to participation, helping the least active young people in Hastings and St Leonards to get involved.
We’re seeking someone who is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of young people. A background in sport or physical activity coaching would be ideal, but if your experience is in community development, we can provide the training you need to succeed.
What we offer:
- A supportive, friendly, and welcoming team.
- Ongoing training and personal development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements, including some home working.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people in our community.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat, please contact Cath Donovan on (01424) 451051 or email cdonovan@hastings.gov.uk.
Full details can be found in the attached job description.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.